A crown may be necessary when one or more
of the following occours:

• A tooth becomes weak; possibly from decay
  or fracturing.
• When a tooth has a large filling and there is not
  alot of tooth structure left.
• A tooth becomes broken or worn down.
• The tooth has a root canal, leaving the tooth
  brittle and weak.
• A tooth is discolored or mishaped, a crown can
  change the shape and appearence of a tooth
  for cosmetic purposes.

Types of Crowns

 

The type of a crown used will be based on individual
patient criteria such as wear patterns, location in the
mouth, strength and durability.

For posterior teeth, gold crowns or porcelain over precious
metal crowns may be chosen for strengh and longevity,
for front teeth, crowns made of all porcelain may be used
for aesthetic purposes.

 

How are Crowns made

We currently have two methods of crown construction
to offer our patients.

• Dental Lab: An impression and shade information
  will be sent to a Dental Labratory. Models will be
  made of your mouth and the crown will be constructed
  and returned to the office within two weeks. In the
  mean time your tooth will have a temporary crown
  (made of a resin material) to protect it until your
  "crown seating appointment".